• Paterson Great Falls

    Paterson Great Falls

    National Historical Park New Jersey

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  • Paterson Museum Closed

    As of May 22, 2013, the city-run Paterson Museum, located within the boundaries of the park, is closed for repairs. It will be closed untul further notice. You can still visit the Great Falls Cultural Center. More »

Operating Hours & Seasons

As a new national park, Paterson Great Falls is in the process of developing tours and other programs. We offer an introductory tour, you are welcome to view the Falls from Overlook Park and Mary Ellen Kramer Park, and walk around the Historic District.

The outdoor areas of the park are open year-round.

Other areas include the Great Falls Historic District Cultural Center and the Paterson Museum, a partner site of the National Park Service that is operated by the City of Paterson.

The Paterson Museum, at 2 Market Street, is open Tuesday - Friday, 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., and Saturday - Sunday, 12:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. The museum is closed Mondays and holidays. For more information about the museum, you can contact them at (973) 321-1260 or visit them at their website.

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